What Is a Frozen Shoulder Syndrome? Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis (Latin adhere = to stick; capsulitis = inflammation of the (shoulder) capsule) is a condition causing pain and stiffness of the shoulder joint leading to profound disability and discomfort. This is a chronic condition, frequently associated with >> Read More ...
A burning sensation inside the nose is one of the common symptoms that arises for a number of different reasons. We all experience it at some point or the other in life. Usually it occurs in conjunction with other nasal symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion. The nasal passages are highly sensitive and a >> Read More ...
Smelly feet may often seem to be more of an inconvenience than an actual symptom. But it is a problem that should be viewed from a medical perspective. Smelly feet is not a problem for every person. In fact some people can wear closed shoes, with no socks for several hours on a hot day and not experience any bad foot odor. >> Read More ...
Fungal infections of the outer surface of the body is not uncommon in the world. It has been estimated that 70% of the world’s population will suffer with a fungal infection of the skin at some point in life. The vast majority of cases are not serious. It may be persistent or recurrent but a fungal infection of the >> Read More ...
Hay fever is a common nasal condition that affects some 40 million Americans. It is estimated that 20% of the US population has hay fever but not all cases are diagnosed or appropriately managed by a medical professional. Some cases are worse than others and with the convenience of over-the-counter allergy medication, many >> Read More ...
Any nerve in the body can become compressed for a number of reasons. But it is often the nerves emanating from the spine that are the most prone. These spinal nerves have to pass out between the bones of the spine (vertebrae) to different parts of the body. It is at the root, as it passes out of the vertebral column, that >> Read More ...
Most of us just worry about the taste of the food we are eating. Is it well spiced? Does it have enough salt? But for people with allergies, every meal is a potential obstacle course of what to eat, not eat or sample with caution. Food allergies are not uncommon. It is often seen in children, many of whom outgrow it. But >> Read More ...
Hemorrhoids, or piles as it is commonly referred to, is a problem with the veins in the lowest portion of the gut. Overall it is a common problem and some cases are so mild that a person gives it little thought. However, hemorrhoids can also be an excruciatingly painful condition that causes a great deal distress and even >> Read More ...
Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that may occur at any age and usually affects the skin of the elbow, knees, and scalp. It is non-contagious but is seen to run in families. There are periods of remission alternating with periods of exacerbation but a total cure is not possible. Psoriasis is >> Read More ...
What is seborrheic dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that tends to occur on the oily areas of the body, most noticeably on the face, scalp and chest. The rash usually appears as scaly skin with greasiness and yellow crusting that flakes off to reveal underlying redness and a flat or >> Read More ...
